President Surprises Chicagoans At Popular Diner
(CBS) CHICAGO President Bush’s two-day visit to the Windy City has given some Chicagoans a glimpse into the more casual side of the commander-in-chief.
As CBS 2’s Sylvia Gomez reports, diners at one popular Chicago hang-out got more than their usual cup of morning coffee.
President Bush leaned in like an old buddy at Lou Mitchell’s Friday morning. Charm is one of the president’s great strengths.
“I’ll tell you, he’s a very good looking man. When you meet him in person, he’s a very nice man. Very polite,” owner Nick Thanas said.
As he stumped through Lou Mitchell’s diner, a Chicago favorite, the president worked the room for a crowd that didn’t expect to be meeting the leader of the free world.
“We just came by for a Belgian waffle, then they patted us down and checked our purses,” said Erica Swerdlow. more…
